If u ask me , you will never regret baking those exotic chocolate cupcakes with peppermint buttercream frosting. They are moist , chocolatey and the peppermint frosting takes the taste to a whole different level ! This cake batter makes about 13-14 cupcakes and I added some green food colouring to the buttercream frosting to add extra fun . You can absolutely bake them with your kids or friends, they are so much fun to do!

1)To the kitchen aid beat the milk and sugar and mix well till the sugar dissolves.

2) Add the oil and keep on blending for a couple of minutes till you get a creamy consistency.

3) Add the vanilla extract, salt and cocoa powder and blend for 5 more minutes on high speed .

4) Add the eggs , flour and baking powder and blend again to finish up the batter .

5) Finally pour the batter into the cupcake liners and put into the preheated oven at 180 degrees C for about 20 minutes.

6) Now prepare the buttercream frosting by beating the butter for 1 minute till it becomes fluffy then add the icing sugar , green food colour and peppermint extract, keep beating until it reaches the required consistency.

7)Decorate your cupcakes with the peppermint buttercream frosting and enjoy!